Common Chiropractic Problems
Chiropractic and Back Pain
The most common reason that people start chiropractic care is because they are in pain. If you have low back pain you are not alone - 80% of people will experience a disabling back issue at some stage.
When you have back pain it can effect every part of your life. Whether you’re suffering from low back pain or pain higher up, back pain and is one of the leading causes of time off work, it often makes it harder for us to sleep and exercise and makes it tougher to be the person we want to be with our friends and family.
When you have back pain, you want to get back to your life quickly. Chiropractic care is a drug-free approach to back pain.
Chiropractic and Neck Pain
Your neck has 7 bones or vertebra that are stacked on top of each other. The vertebra have discs of cartilage in between them and are bound by ligaments. Your neck muscles move your neck as well as maintaining your posture.
Your neck supports the weight of your head, which on average weighs 4-5 kilograms! It is also a very mobile part of the body. This combination of factors is a big part of the reason that neck problems are very common.
Our approach to people who have neck pain is to first find out what is causing your pain. We will ask you questions and do a thorough examination.
Chiropractic and Headache
Headaches are one of the most common reasons that people come to see us at Align Chiropractic. It's an area that we have a special clinical interest in. When you have a headache it can affect every part of your life. It's more than the pain, it often makes it harder to work, look after your family and enjoy time with your family and friends.
Headaches vary a lot in how severe they are and how often they come.
jaw pain and tmD issues
When you experience jaw pain it can effect your life in a number of ways. It can make it harder to eat, harder to talk, AND harder to sleep. While jaw pain is common it is a condition that many people are not aware of.
Many of the people we see who have jaw pain feel like other people really don’t understand why they are so miserable with it.
TMD stands for temporomandibular joint dysfunction. It refers to pain and dysfunction of the muscles that move your jaw and the joints of your jaw.
Our chiropractors have a special interest in helping people with TMD.
Chiropractic and Migraine
Anyone who suffers from Migraines can tell you that it’s more than just a headache!
Migraines can come in many forms, with headaches, visual disturbances, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, fatigue, irritability and/or anxiety being just a few of the common symptoms.
Sometimes sufferers can have any combination of the symptoms above with no headache at all!
Migraines can also be very frustrating to manage as they tend to affect how we work, exercise, enjoy our down time, fulfil our family roles and just be ourselves.
Due to the high impact that migraines have on our community, it is important to help clients establish a cause for their condition and implement a management solution.
Chiropractic care is a drug free approach to managing migraines.
Chiropractic and Posture
Are your shoulders always tight? Have you started noticing that your chin is poking forward further than it used to?
Maybe the people around you have started noticing you are more slumped than you used to be?
Posture is more important to our health than most people realise.
Poor posture can lead to a number of symptoms including;
-Neck pain
-Headaches
-Jaw issues
-Shoulder pain
-Tight muscles
-Low back pain and
-Loss of neck and shoulder range of motion and many other symptoms.
Managing poor posture is important for the health of our spine as we age and it is vital that we determine the cause to rule out any underlying conditions that may be contributing to your posture, as well as the tissues involved and the most efficient way to improve your posture, no matter what age you are or how long it has been a problem.
When someone consults us seeking help with their posture, our approach is to ask you questions and do a detailed examination to better understand your situation. Once we have done this, we can formulate a plan based on your unique findings.
For more information about what to expect when you visit us with postural issues, please click here.
Our chiropractors are experienced at helping people with postural issues get back on track. Please call us on 9696 1057 to book an appointment
Scoliosis Support
Scoliosis is when the spine bends sideways into an ’S’ or a ‘C’ shape, instead of being almost straight, and usually starts in older children and adolescents.
More than just an extra set of curves, scoliosis can sometimes be the result of more serious underlying issues.
It is important that if you suspect scoliosis, you consult an appropriate health practitioner to determine not only the possible cause of the scoliosis, but also accurately measure the severity of the issue and the best course of action.
At Align, we see many families with school-aged children and so know how crucial early detection, intervention, and management are in regard to the prognosis of scoliosis. We take time to assess scoliosis and know how to manage and monitor the condition, when X-rays are necessary, as well as when it is appropriate to refer for specialised approaches such as bracing or surgical opinion.